Perform IV Cannulation HLTHPS009

Performing Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIC) requires more than just sound knowledge and good technique, there is more to consider such as when to insert, cannula size, insertion site, and managing issues should they arise.

The training promotes best practice that can be adapted to support the needs of staff in your organisation who are required to cannulate patients.

Learning outcomes:

• Assess the need for cannulation and correctly identify pathology requests and client
• Perform a cannulation procedure
• Choose the appropriate size cannula
• Discuss the considerations that influence the correct selection of intravenous cannula size and insertion site
• Demonstrate the technique of peripheral intravenous cannula insertion, including securing the cannula insitu
• Manage the cannula until the time it is no longer required and removal of the cannula is to be performed
• Safely remove the IV cannula
• Trouble shoot problems
• Discuss and manage possible complications.